The Lake Family: May 2014

Friday, May 23, 2014

30 weeks 3 days - Baby #2

This week has been interesting. Things were going great until about 12:15 am on Wednesday morning. I woke up and went to the bathroom and realized my lower back on the right hand side was hurting. After quite a bit of time in the bathroom and trying to lay back down, I realized it was worse than I thought. I was in quite a bit of pain. I finally fell back asleep about 3:00 am, then woke up about 15 min later. I fell back asleep around 4:00 am and 15 min later woke up again in excruciating pain. Unfortunately Jed had already left for work by then, so I felt very alone. Since I couldn't sleep, I had done a fair amount of reading online and was wondering if it was a kidney stone. I hadn't one in 8 1/2 years since Jed and I started dating! I decided that I wasn't going to be able to make it to work and that I needed to see a dr. I also decided that I was not up to getting Ethan around and driving to the dr, so at 6:30 I called Patty and she came over, took Ethan to daycare, then took me to the dr a little after 8. The dr did a urine sample and a non-stress test to make sure baby looked ok. That was the only positive of the experience, I got to see that baby was doing great with a strong heartbeat and lots of movement! I was having contractions about every 7 min, but they decided it wasn't anything to worry about and that they were probably just because of the pain I was in. Dr suspected kidney stone (just like I thought) and sent me on the hospital to have an ultrasound to check and make sure there were no obstructions and make sure everything looked ok. Especially in pregnancy, they don't usually do anything for kidney stones except lots of water and pain management unless they are obstructing something. Luckily there were no obstructions and they are still waiting to get the results of the urine sample. The ultrasound tech had trouble getting a good luck at my kidney's draining in to my bladder because they baby had its head on my bladder! I spent the rest of the afternoon resting at Patty's house. The pain got a lot better after I took a pain pill, and I have felt pretty good since then. Hoping whatever was going on is gone! That night was an incredibly long night!

In other news, I am officially done with school as of Friday. I won't be going back full-time for 4 months!

I have been pretty tired lately, definitely seeing some naps in my summer future! Ethan will be going to daycare 3 days a week, so I should have some time to get stuff done at the house! I am feeling tons of baby movement!

30 weeks 3 days - May 22

Thursday, May 15, 2014

29 weeks 3 days - Baby #2

Another week down! I had a dr's appointment today that went well. I only gained 1 lb in 2 weeks, which is perfect! I saw the nurse practitioner since my dr was on vacation and she mentioned I hadn't gained a ton of weight (I am only up 6 lbs from when I first went to the dr), but I reminded her that I had lost 10 lbs in the beginning, so I was doing just fine. Baby's heartbeat was strong and my measurements were right on track. I am still having the sharp pain when I walk very fast, but she said there wasn't anything that I could do other than wear a support belt. I got my Tdap shot at this appointment, hence the band aid on my arm!

Only 3 1/2 more days with students and 1 1/2 work days, then I am off until the end of September! I still have yet to find a sub for the first two weeks (August), but then a principal that is retiring that used to be a math teacher is coming in for the next 3ish weeks and will do a great job!

29 weeks 3 days - May 15

Interesting comparison here - first picture and third picture is May 11 pregnant with Ethan, second picture and fourth picture is May 15 pregnant with this baby. I have felt like this baby is a little higher sometimes (kicking me in the ribs which I don't remember with Ethan), but the baby also likes to kick straight down, so it's like this baby is taking up a lot more up and down room!

Tuesday, May 6, 2014

28 weeks 1 day - Baby #2

I am not happy with myself for going so long between posts. I wanted to document this pregnancy just as much as I did with Ethan, but I just have not found the motivation. I have taken a few pictures along the way though, so I am happy about that.

16 weeks 1 day - Feb 11

18 weeks 1 day - Feb 25

19 weeks 1 day - March 4

20 weeks 1 day - March 11

24 weeks 1 day - April 8

25 weeks 0 days - April 14

25 weeks 1 day - April 15

26 weeks 3 days - April 24

27 weeks 3 day - May 1

28 weeks 1 day - May 6

Overall, I have had a very great pregnancy. Of course I have had the minor aches and pains, but nothing that has been just crazy! The bigger I get, the more my back is starting to hurt of course. The hip pain that I was having at the start hasn't been hurting much, so that has been good. I have had the pain under my belly that I had last time when I start walking faster than a snail's pace.

Weight gain - I lost a total of 10 lbs at the beginning of my pregnancy between being sick with head and stomach cold and food not tasting that great. Since then I have gained back all 10 lbs plus 5 more! Now is when I have to start making sure I keep the food healthy and I really need to start exercising again.

My doctor's appointments have all been great with no issues. I had the gestational diabetes test at my last dr appointment and that went well (at least I think so, I never heard back which is supposed to be good). I didn't mind the drink last time and it wasn't bad again (although this time I got fruit punch instead of the orange). The baby's heartbeat has been great and strong and I love hearing it. I am already starting my biweekly appointments!

The biggest news in the past week is that we officially have a date scheduled for my c-section! Unless I go into labor early, this baby will be coming into the world at 10:00 on July 21, 2014! (Yes my math brain likes 7-21-14, all divisible by 7) I am excited, but getting nervous!

I started feeling movement around 20ish weeks. I haven't felt any hiccups yet, but this baby is definitely active. A lot of times the baby falls asleep while I am teaching, but that is what Ethan did as well. Just like last time, I love watching the baby make my belly move. Unfortunately this baby has really liked kicking straight down, which is not very comfortable!

We had a great ultrasound right around 20 weeks. Once again it was absolutely awesome to see our baby!

We made our last trip to Sharon Springs for Easter. It was great that Lester's family was able to be there as well.

Ethan has been talking a lot about his brother/sister and being excited about becoming a brother/sister (he doesn't understand he will always be a brother!). For awhile he was convinced that the baby was in his belly, but he finally decided it wasn't this last weekend when he was laying beside me and the baby kicked him. He thought it was hilarious! He has talked about how we are going to have to put the baby gate back on and put the side back on the crib when his brother/sister comes. It is so cute! I think my growing belly has made it easier for him to understand. He hasn't been super happy that for the most part I have stopped carrying him, but to me it isn't worth the strain on my back, and he seems content when I hold his hand.

We took a smaller babymoon this time to Oklahoma City for Valentine's Day weekend. We had a great time just the two of us exploring the city and resting. It was a great bonding time and Ethan had a great time with Momma Morai!

I have been wearing maternity clothes full time since March. I wore a few pieces in February, but tried to hold off.

I feel like I haven't done anything to get ready for this baby, but I know there is a lot less to get ready. My parents, Jed, and I did get the storage room organized including baby clothes and toys over spring break, so that was great! I am looking forward to this summer. I am planning on having Ethan go to daycare a few days a week. It will be fun to spend time with him. It will be weird to not travel this summer, but I know the time will go fast!